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BALDWIN
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Sip & Paint When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Ville Downtown Nutrition, 117 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More Info: Express your creativity and paint a project to take home. $25 includes instruction, plus all supplies and materials. Loaded (non-alcoholic) teas available at a discount.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Little Explorers Trolley Tour When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Visitor Center, 200 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Ages 3-10 with their adult can enjoy a trolley ride to Lockerly Arboretum for storytelling, a walking nature hunt, and a fossil dig. Call 478-452-4687 for information.
AUG. 18-19
What: Annual Revival When: 6:30 p.m. each night Where: Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 425 Bell Ave. SE, Milledgeville More info: Dr. Salathiel Coleman, Pastor. Call 478-452-5083 or email wesley31061@gmail.com for information.
1ST & 3RD SAT. MONTHLY UNTIL OCT.
What: Haunting History Tour When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Old Capital Heritage Center, 85 Depot Circle, Milledgeville More Info: Each first and third Saturday, guided walking tour of Georgia Lunatic Asylum grounds (not inside buildings), includes chilling stories and unsettling subject matter rooted in education and advocacy. Call 478 453-1803 or visit thedepotga.org for information.
EACH MONDAY
What: Maker Monday When: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Twin Lakes Library, Hancock Branch, 127 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Teen program invites local youth to make crafts using the library’s MakerSpace.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Walking with Moms in Need When: 1-3 p.m. Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need provides monthly distribution of 50 diapers, available for infants and toddlers. Parent must register for the diaper program with a valid photo I.D. and copy of the child’s birth certificate. WWMIN may also be able to provide other baby and toddler necessities. To inquire, email wwminmilly@gmail.com.
EACH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
What: Milledgeville Alanon Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 12 p.m. Fridays Where: First Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd. NE, Milledgeville More Info: Alanon meetings are for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. For information text 478-363-7405.
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
What: Nature Ramble at Lockerly Arboretum When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More info: Informal guided walk offers a chance to explore the arboretum’s ever-changing landscape, from blooming flowers and buzzing pollinators to singing birds and hidden natural treasures.
ATHENS/OCONEE
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
What: 4th annual Athens Beerfest When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Akins Ford Arena, 155 Hickory St., Athens More Info: Sample beers from several regional breweries at the 4th annual Athens Beer Fest, benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Live music and cornhole games. Tickets $45-$85. Information at classiccenter.com/events/detail/athens-beer-fest.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1
What: Historic Athens History Hour When: 12-1 p.m. Where: Lyndon House Arts Ctr., Athens More Info: Free monthly education program recurring on the first Tuesday each month, with complimentary lunch and vegan options available. Visit historicathens. com/calendar for details and future dates/events.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Paint Between the Lines Read and Reveal When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Hear authors read their work; then artists will unveil and discuss the artwork it inspired. Visit georgiawritersmuseum.org for details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Old School History Museum, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Free fun for the family includes homemade ice cream, games, prizes, dancing, cake walk, barbershop quartet, storytelling, face painting, hot dogs, and more.
What: Chicago Rewired When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Chicago tribute band. Visit plazacenter.org for tickets.
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
What: ‘Restore the Broken’ Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Methodist Church, 103 Magnolia St., Eatonton More Information: Restore the Broken delivers a unique blend of music and heartfelt messages in a mission to bring healing, hope, and restoration. Performance followed by lunch in the Great Hall at 12:30 pm. Visit RTB at restorethebroken.net/ blogs/news-and-events/rtb-wants-to-spread-hope-throughmusicand-faith. For information call 706-485-5871.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club When: 2-3 p.m. Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Dr. Bruce Gentry discusses Greenleaf, by Flannery O’Connor. Visit georgiawritersmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Meeting When: 9 a.m. Where: Radio Tower Site, 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: PARC meeting for all licensed hams, non-hams and anybody interested in becoming a licensed operator. Visit online at k4par.org, or email k4par.club@gmail.com with questions.
What: Downtown GetDown: John Dunn & the Jazzman Band When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Join Eatonton Main Street for an exciting night of live music as part of the Downtown GetDown Concert Series. This free concert will feature a dynamic performance by John Dunn & the Jazzman Band, bringing together the best of R&B, soul, and funk. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Vendors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
What: An Evening in Eatonton When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Various shops, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Visit Downtown Eatonton for an evening of shopping and dining. Stroll through participating businesses, enjoy great food, and during the event, pick up a punch card at any participating location. Shoppers receive one punch for every $15 purchase made at a single business. Collect five punches to complete your card, then turn it in for entry into a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from Downtown Eatonton businesses.
What: Downtown GetDown: Ray Howard Band When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Free concert featuring the Ray Howard Band with an electrifying, live tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Bring lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Vendors open at 6 p.m. with music starting 7 p.m.
OCT. 2-4
What: Shakespeare on the Lawn When: TBA Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Outdoor presentation of several scenes from William Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Free to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Presented in support of The Plaza Arts Center and Georgia Writers Museum.
WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church Community Ctr., 1081 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $7 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY
What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets the first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers are welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com.
GREENE
AUG. 17, 19 & 20
What: UGA Archway Partnership Listening Sessions When: Varies Where: Varies More Info: Learn more about the University of Georgia Archway Partnership, a program new to Greene County, and give your input on ways to address economic development and quality of life in the community. Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. at Festival Hall; Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. at White Plains Community Center; 5:30 p.m. at Union Point Community Center; Aug. 20, 9 a.m. at Greene County Senior Center; 6 p.m. at Greene County Board of Education.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
What: “Hamilton” Movie Night When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: The award-winning Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” shown on the big screen. Free, BYO blanket, chairs.
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
What: Greensboro Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to Noon Where: Broad & East Streets, downtown Greensboro More Info: Fresh-grown local produce, arts & craft vendors, food, drinks, and more.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
What: An Afternoon in Paris/w Christine Andreas When: 3 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: OPAS Candlelight Series presents “An Afternoon in Paris” with Broadway actress and singer Christine Andreas, a two-time Tony Awards nominee.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
What: Monte Carlo Night at The Ritz When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro More Info: An evening of elegance, excitement, classic casino games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, auctions. Tickets $200 each or $2,000 for reserved table of 8. Cocktail attire, black tie optional. All proceeds will benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Tickets available at secure.qgiv.com/event/montecarlonight.